This week for Jim’s Thursday Inspiration prompt, I’ve decided to share this song;
Pretty girl by Maggie Lindermann
I can swear, I can joke
I say what’s on my mind
If I drink, if I smoke
I keep up with the guys
And you see me holding up my middle finger to the world
Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
‘Cause I’m not just a pretty girl
I’m more than just a picture
I’m a daughter and a sister
Sometimes it’s hard for me to show
That I’m more than just a rumor
Or a song on your computer
There’s more to me than people know
Some days I’m broke, some days I’m rich
Some days I’m nice, some days I can be a bitch
Some days I’m strong, some days I quit
I don’t let it show, but I’ve been through some shit
I can swear, I can joke
I say what’s on my mind
If I drink, if I smoke
I keep up with the guys
And you see me holding up my middlefinger to the world
Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
‘Cause I’m not just a pretty girl
I’m more than just a number
I’m a hater, I’m a lover
Sometimes it’s hard for me to show
That I’m more than just a title
Or a comment going viral
There’s more to me than people know
Some days I’m broke, some days I’m rich
Some days I’m nice, some days I can be a bitch
Some days I’m strong, some days I quit
I don’t let it show, but I’ve been through some shit
I can swear, I can joke
I say what’s on my mind
If I drink, if I smoke
I keep up with the guys
And you see me holding up my middlefinger to the world
Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
‘Cause I’m not just a pretty girl
I’m not just a pretty girl, yeah
I’m not just a pretty girl
No I’m not just a pretty girl
I can swear, I can joke
I say what’s on my mind
If I drink, if I smoke
I keep up with the guys
And you see me holding up my middlefinger to the world
Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
‘Cause I’m not just a pretty girl
I’m not just a pretty girl, yeah
I’m not just a pretty girl
I’m not just a pretty girl
I’m not just a pretty girl
(Source; LyricFind)
These lyrics are not exactly my style, but the song is marvelous as it depicts a strong woman and one who is not afraid to stand for herself.
Written for Thursday Inspiration # 147, hosted by Jim
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What a great song Sadje. I guess that it could be difficult being a Pretty Girl with people looking at you all the time and not knowing who you are. Pretty girls are people too.
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Exactly right Jim. A pretty girl or woman is often under-valued and not given enough credit.
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What an elevating song. Thanks for sharing, Sadje.
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Thanks Lamittan. My pleasure
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You’re highly welcome, Sadje dear
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🙏🏼
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What an empowering and transformational song, Sadje. Thank you for sharing, my friend.
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Thanks Jeff. Though the C language wasn’t my cup of tea but the message is awesome
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You’re welcome, Sadje. Always. I know, I was a little surprised, as I know how you feel about foul language, yet I totally get why you posted it, and I’m glad you did. It’s fabulous.
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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That a great song
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Thanks Gary.
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The song is not in your style. But as you said it’s a worth.🙂
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Thanks Lokesh. Absolutely right, the message is worth sharing.
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Kept hearing this song on an ad so I finally listened to it. I enjoyed it. 🙂
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Thanks Maria.
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I like this song too!
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Thanks Shruthi
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Love it.
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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It must be quite a modern song, judging on those lyrics 🙂
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It is! Sorry if you find them offensive.
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Not offensive 🙂
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🥰
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love this song Sadje and all that goes with it. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover right! 💖👏👏👏
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Exactly so Cindy. I really hate labels and generalizations.
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You’re so wise!
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😍
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Wow, a new female anthem…reminds of a song by the New York Dolls called HUMAN BEING…thanks S.
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Thanks Jim.
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I love this song!
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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